Are you looking for an active defence against 1.d4? Look no further! The Tarrasch Defence (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5) is one of Black’s most ambitious ways to meet 1.d4. No wonder that World Champions Boris Spassky and Garry Kasparov played it! The opening is characterized by an immediate fight for the centre and active piece play.

Grandmaster Erwin l’Ami knows the Tarrasch Defence well and has played it successfully with both colours. On this DVD l’Ami reveals many new ideas that have never been seen in tournament practice. In an extensive strategy section he also shows the typical ideas behind this opening. A must-have for ambitious tournament players!

Video running time: 7 hours (English)

Interactive training including video feedback

Extra: database with extensive analysis and model games

Including CB 14 Reader

Dutch grandmaster Erwin l’Ami is the second of Anish Giri and in that role has to make sure his protégé arrives at the board armoured with the right opening ideas. Who better to guide you through the scintillating variations that appear on this DVD?